Do you hate driving after dark?
With all of the attractions in the Washington DC area, sometimes a spectacular view is missed by visitors. Within a very small footprint you can visit such magnificent sights such as The White House, The Washington Monument and The Capital Wheel at National Harbor.
1980 Nightime aerial view of Washingto , the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol, right to left. Washington, D.C.
These wonderful attractions that draw tourists from all over the world on a yearly basis are timeless and truly sights to behold. I'd be interested to know how many of the locals have yet to actively visit (actually go inside and experience) these wonders.
An aspect that may not be thought of right away when thinking of visiting here, is how amazing these look in the dark cover of sundown. With all of the bridges allowing views from different aspects, driving to these sights after sunset gives a new and marvelous perspective. Check it out sometime, try not to veer off the road and enjoy the visual spectacle that is our nation's capital.
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Is National Harbor Worth My Time?
I have recently had the opportunity to go to National Harbor for the first time. National Harbor is located in Maryland, city of Fort Washington. I was very happy to finally see and experience a bit of National Harbor and here's why:
The first reason I am glad to get over to National Harbor is that it is quite a different view from over there on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The view at night is beautiful, while driving by on the Virginia side of the water, but during the day, it was just as beautiful to see all of the yachts, restaurants on the waterfront and people just walking around enjoying a beautifully sunny day.
Another reason why I liked going over to the Maryland side was the existence of the Capital Wheel. I will very soon experience this, but just seeing it from very close up was a sight to behold. The Capital Wheel is a Ferris Wheel that takes you 180 feet above the Potomac River waterfront, providing amazing views (I can't wait for these). Some attractions which you will be able to see are the White House, the National Mall, Arlington Cemetery and the parklands throughout the Maryland, DC and Virginia area.
A third reason to get over to National Harbor is the restaurants. We enjoyed a delicious meal at Redstone American Grill on our visit and I loved my salad, with all of its many pleasant flavors complimenting each other and got totally stuffed on the amazing corn bread - yum! I will definitely go back to Redstone American Grill, probably after my ride on the Capital Wheel. The question is, will you?
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